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Book Report Character Analysis

Create an essay or Power Point presentation that provides a character analysis of the book you read.

Rubric Code: DX8C85A

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Subject: English

Type: Assessment

Grade Levels: 6-8

Character Analysis
	Great 4 pts	Good 3 pts	Fair 2 pts	Poor 1 pts
Character Name and describe one of the main characters.	Great The character's role in the story is clear and explained in a detailed paragraph.	Good The character's role in the story is pretty clear and explained in 3-4 sentences.	Fair The character's role isn't very clear and/or only 1 or 2 sentences are used.	Poor This information is missing or too hard to read.
Appearance How the character looks	Great Both the character's physical features and clothing are explained in details that make it easy to picture in the reader's mind.	Good The character's physical features and clothing are explained. We have some idea of how he/she looks.	Fair Either the physical features or clothing are not explained. We have a vague idea of how the character looks.	Poor No explanation of the appearance of the character or it is too hard to read.
Positive Characteristics The character's good personality traits	Great The likeable personality traits of the character are explained clearly in a detailed paragraph.	Good The likeable personality traits of the character are listed but may not be explained.	Fair A couple likeable personality traits are listed without any explanation.	Poor No explanation of the good personality traits of the character.
Fatal Flaw The character's weakness	Great The character's weakest personality trait is explained clearly with examples.	Good The character's weakest personality trait is explained but may not have examples.	Fair One aspect of the character's personality is explained, but it may not be a flaw or weakness.	Poor No explanation of the character's weak trait(s).
Dialogue How the character's words affect others	Great The character's words and interactions as well as others' responses to them are clearly explained.	Good The character's words and interactions are explained and others' reactions may be included.	Fair The character's words are listed or others' feelings are included, but a connection is not made.	Poor No explanation of the character's words and how they affect others.
Friendship Would you want the character as a friend or relative?	Great The question is answered with a thorough explanation of the character's behaviors and your feelings about them.	Good The question is answered with an explanation of the character's behaviors.	Fair The question is answered with a list or vague response about the character's behaviors.	Poor No explanation of the character's actions and why you would or would not want that character as a friend or relative.
Plot Mountain How does your character keep the story moving?	Great A clear explanation is given about how the character plays a role in each step of the plot mountain.	Good An explanation is given about the character's role in the plot mountain.	Fair Steps of the mountain are missing or a connection is not clearly made.	Poor No explanation of how the character affects the plot of the story.

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Plot diagram

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English

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